With the Red WIngs clinging to the eighth place in the Western Conference and their 21 season streak of making the playoffs hanging in the balance, I would expect Howard to start tonight. He played very well in the Red Wings first two meetings with the Blackhawks this season, before getting lit up for four goals on 14 shots on March 31st.

With the Red WIngs clinging to the eighth place in the Western Conference and their 21 season streak of making the playoffs hanging in the balance, they turn to Howard again tonight. He played very well in the Red Wings first two meetings with the Blackhawks this season, before getting lit up for four goals on 14 shots on March 31st.

Howard allowed one goal on 25 shots but the Red Wings couldn't solve Brian Elliott at the other end, losing 1-0 on Sunday. He should be well rested for tonight's contest with the Sharks. Howard is 0-1-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .917 SV% vs. San Jose this season.

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This will be Howard's sixth straight start and his 33rd start in 39 games for Detroit. In his last start he gave up two goals on 35 shots in a 3-2 win over the Avalanche. He has a tough matchup today vs. a Blues team that has had no trouble scoring on Howard this season (1-1-1, 4.44 GAA, .848 SV% vs. the Blues this season).

it will be Howard's 3rd start in 4 days after playing both games Friday and Saturday.

Howard allowed three goals on 37 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Coyotes last night. He will be back in the cage again tonight, this time in Colorado. He stopped 22 shots and led the Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the Avs on Monday. Howard is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .951 SV% vs. Colorado this season.

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Howard allowed two goals on 24 shots in a 3-2 win over the Avalanche on Monday. He will face the Coyotes in Phoenix tomorrow. Howard is 5-4-1 with a 2.60 GAA and .916 SV% on the road this season.